Abergavenny on Market Day

The traditional gateway to South Wales approx. 1 hour
drive directly north of Newport.

Nestled between seven hills close to the border between
England and Wales, it truly is a "Gateway To Wales". Although
there is evidence of humans in the area from around 4,000 B.C,
the first major settlement was built by the Romans. They called
their fort Gobannium, and it was occupied from 57-400 A.D.

In 1087, just 21 years after the invasion of the Normans,
they built a castle in the area. A town grew up alongside it -
this town was called 'Burgavenny'. The town grew, and sometime
after 1241 a set of walls was built around the town, with four
large protected gateways. The town expanded until the Black
Death arrived in the late 1340s, but recovered in the 16th and
17th centuries, when the trades of weaving and tanning became
the major source of income.

Today Abergavenny remains a vibrant town. Although there is
no major industry here, the busy markets, the annual festivals
and the tourists they attract support the local economy.

Tuesday is market day so free time to browse and
explore Abergavenny and its many stalls.

Always a very popular trip to browse and purchase your
bargains.

Dropped at coach/car park at bottom of hill that goes up
into the town.

Depart for Home at Approx. 17.00

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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